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Solve chemical engineering problems quickly and accurately

Fully revised throughout with new procedures, Handbook of Chemical Engineering Calculations, Fourth Edition shows how to solve the main process-related problems that often arise in chemical engineering practice. New calculations reflect the latest greentechnologies and environmental engineering standards.

Featuring contributions from global experts, this comprehensive guide is packed with worked-out numerical procedures. Practical techniques help you to solve problemsmanually or by using computer-based methods. By following the calculations presented in this book, you will be able to achieve accurate results with minimal time and effort.

Coverage includes:

Physical and chemical properties

Stoichiometry

Phase equilibrium

Chemical reaction equilibrium

Reaction kinetics, reactor design, and system thermodynamics

Flow of fluids and solids

Heat transfer

Distillation

Extraction and leaching

Crystallization

Absorption and stripping

Liquid agitation

Size reduction

Filtration

Air pollution control

Water pollution control

Biotechnology

Cost engineering

About The Author

Tyler G. Hicks, PE is a consulting engineer and a successful engineering book author. He has worked in plant design and operation in a variety of industries, taught at several engineering schools, and lectured both in the United States and abroad. Mr. Hicks is the author of more than 20 books in engineering and related fields, includin...